SECP Proposes Landmark Public Offering Reforms to Bridge Partnership Firms and Capital Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan unveils changes to Public Offering Regulations 2017 allowing LLPs and AoPs to use pre-conversion track records for IPOs.
SECP Initiates Stakeholder Consultation to Recalibrate T+1 Settlement Cycle
The SECP launches a formal review of the T+1 settlement framework following market concerns over liquidity, banking integration, and operational stress.
SECP Issues Show-Cause Notices to 41 SOEs Over Financial Reporting Failures
The SECP cracks down on 41 state-owned enterprises, including Pakistan Steel Mills and PTV, for failing to file audited accounts and annual returns.
SECP Triples Sahulat Account Limits to Boost Retail Digital Investing
SECP raises Sahulat Account investment limits to 3 million rupees, simplifying stock market access for small investors and aligning with global retail models.
SECP Approves New Annuity Products to Modernize Pakistan Retirement System and Financial Security
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces a range of new annuity products including life-contingent and hybrid schemes to ensure stable post-retirement income.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Drives Capital Market Reforms to Bolster Corporate Debt Ecosystem
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb leads the Capital Market Development Council in a strategic push to digitize issuance processes and expand corporate debt markets.
SECP Licenses LSE Ventures for Corporate Restructuring and Wealthbridge for Digital Advisory
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan grants new licenses to LSE Ventures Limited and Wealthbridge Management to enhance corporate recovery and digital investment.
LSE Capital Board Approves PKR 100 Million Share Issuance and Pursues Virtual Asset Licenses
LSE Capital Limited announces a PKR 100 million share issuance and plans to secure PVARA and SECP licenses for digital custodian and wallet services.
Federal Government Appoints Imtiaz Haider as SECP Commissioner for Three-Year Term
The federal government has appointed seasoned capital markets expert Imtiaz Haider as Commissioner of the SECP for three years, bringing prior regulatory and stock exchange leadership experience back to the watchdog.
Finance Minister Calls for Reduced Bank Reliance, Wider Participation in Debt Markets
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged reforms to reduce bank dominance in Pakistan’s debt markets, focusing on lower issuance costs, digital onboarding and broader investor participation.